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New Hockey Canada boss Katherine Henderson calls Calgary summit humbling
CALGARY – Hockey Canada’s new leader called what she heard at its summit humbling and…
Hockey Canada summit puts elite men’s hockey culture under the microscope
CALGARY – The outside of the mask was decorated with the words “boys will be…
Chicago Blackhawks to retire Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios’ No. 7 jersey
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks will retire Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios’ No.…
Canada’s sports minister tells hockey leaders at summit to “step up”
CALGARY – Canada’s new sports minister isn’t ready to laud Hockey Canada on its efforts…
Police officer killed, another injured in Hartford after their cruiser is struck by a speeding car
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A police officer was killed and another was seriously injured Wednesday…
Ottawa Senators sign defenceman Jake Sanderson to eight-year, US$64.4M extension
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have locked up another key piece of their future. Ottawa…
SafeSport Center ‘in potential crisis’ according to panel’s survey of Olympic system
A wide-ranging survey into the state of the U.S. Olympic system leveled criticism at the…
Hockey Canada summit to tackle toxic masculinity as a root problem in sport’s culture
CALGARY – Sheldon Kennedy feels the weight of what will be discussed at Hockey Canada’s…
PWHL’s Ottawa signs Canadian Olympians Jenner, Clark, Maschmeyer
OTTAWA – A trio of Canadian Olympic gold medallists were the first players to sign…
The effort to add young minority hockey players in North America turns its attention to keeping them
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Braeden Montague walked into the Washington Capitals practice facility following a…
New Commanders ownership has reignited the debate over the NFL team’s old name
A day after assuming control of the Washington Commanders, Josh Harris beamed about taking over…
Kingsbury, Sauvageau among six Professional Women’s Hockey League general managers
Gina Kingsbury says she would have loved to play in a professional women’s league. While…
Veteran referee Dave Foxcroft leaving CFL officiating ranks on his own terms
Dave Foxcroft is leaving the CFL officiating ranks on his own terms. The veteran referee…
Akim Aliu disappointed WHL’s Hurricanes hired Bill Peters as head coach
Akim Aliu “smelled something funny” last week when a current NHL head coach reached out…
Professional Women’s Hockey League unveils its Original 6: 3 teams based in the US and 3 in Canada
Hilary Knight, Marie-Philip Poulin and their fellow U.S. and Canadian national team stars now have…
Bedard gains knowledge, motivation from McDavid: ‘How can I get closer to him?’
Connor Bedard says he’s not Connor McDavid and wants to carve his own path as…
PWHL unveils building blocks of women’s pro hockey league, Brian Burke involved
The new women’s professional hockey league unveiled its name and “Original Six” cities Tuesday, as…
AGCO prohibits use of pro athletes to advertise, market igaming in Ontario
TORONTO – The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has banned the use of athletes…
Edmonton Oilers sign Gagner, Sutter to tryout deals ahead of training camp
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed forwards Sam Gagner and Brandon Sutter to professional…
Ukraine’s best high jumper wins gold for her country at world championships
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The war with Russia hangs over the Olympic world these days…
Matthews says focus solely on hockey, winning after signing extension
TORONTO – Auston Matthews will be well paid to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to…
Rangers hire Hall of Fame U.S. women’s star Angela Ruggiero as a hockey operations adviser
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have hired Hockey Hall of Famer Angela…
Harris praises 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces for ‘grit and determination’ on and off court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris led a White House celebration Friday for the…
Players credit the NFL and union with doing a better job of teaching when sports betting isn’t OK
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Detroit wide receiver Jameson Williams and Tennessee right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere…